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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 500.42 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 500.42 and 215.33 is: 297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 500.42 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/500.42 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 500.42 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 107,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,751.86/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.08

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