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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 500.70 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 500.70 and 215.44 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 500.70 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/500.70 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 500.70 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 107,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,870.81/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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