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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 500.26 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 500.26 and 215.21 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 500.26 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/500.26 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 500.26 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 107,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,660.95/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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