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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 500.08 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 500.08 and 215.02 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 500.08 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/500.08 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 500.08 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 107,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,527.20/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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