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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.07, 505.17 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.07, 505.17 and 216.64 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.07 : 505.17 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.07/505.17 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.07x = 505.17 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.07x = 109,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,440.03/366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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