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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 500.54 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 500.54 and 215.33 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 500.54 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/500.54 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 500.54 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 107,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,780.20/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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