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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.27, 502.63 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.27, 502.63 and 216.85 is: 299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.27 : 502.63 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.27/502.63 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.27x = 502.63 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.27x = 108,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,995.32/364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.22

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