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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 502.72 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 502.72 and 216.93 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 502.72 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/502.72 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 502.72 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 109,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,055.05/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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