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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 500.81 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 500.81 and 215.61 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 500.81 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/500.81 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 500.81 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 107,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,979.64/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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