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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 500.23 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 500.23 and 215.09 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 500.23 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/500.23 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 500.23 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 107,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,594.47/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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