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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 500 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 500 and 214.91 is: 296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 500 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/500 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 500 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 107,455
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,455/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.62

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