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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 500.25 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 500.25 and 215.20 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 500.25 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/500.25 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 500.25 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 107,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,653.80/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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