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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 500.48 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 500.48 and 215.31 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 500.48 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/500.48 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 500.48 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 107,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,761.17/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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