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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 500.46 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 500.46 and 215.16 is: 296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 500.46 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/500.46 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 500.46 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 107,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,678.97/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.96

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