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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 505.32 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 505.32 and 216.82 is: 299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 505.32 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/505.32 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 505.32 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 109,563.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,563.02/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.16

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