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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 500.01 and 215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 500.01 and 215 is: 296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 500.01 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/500.01 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 500.01 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 107,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,502.15/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.74

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