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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 502.66 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 502.66 and 216.94 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 502.66 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/502.66 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 502.66 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 109,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,047.06/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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