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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 502.64 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 502.64 and 216.86 is: 299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 502.64 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/502.64 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 502.64 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 109,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,002.51/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.21

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