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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 500.33 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 500.33 and 215.25 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 500.33 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/500.33 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 500.33 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 107,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,694.96/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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