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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 500.34 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 500.34 and 215.28 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 500.34 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/500.34 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 500.34 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 107,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,713.20/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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