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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 500.33 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 500.33 and 215.22 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 500.33 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/500.33 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 500.33 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 107,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,682.23/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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