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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 500.54 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 500.54 and 215.37 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 500.54 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/500.54 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 500.54 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 107,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,800.22/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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