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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.27, 502.76 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.27, 502.76 and 216.91 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.27 : 502.76 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.27/502.76 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.27x = 502.76 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.27x = 109,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,053.67/364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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