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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 500.13 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 500.13 and 215.18 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 500.13 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/500.13 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 500.13 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 107,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,617.97/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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