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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 500.50 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 500.50 and 215.32 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 500.50 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/500.50 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 500.50 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 107,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,766.58/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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