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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.10, 501.15 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.10, 501.15 and 215.73 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.10 : 501.15 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.10/501.15 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.10x = 501.15 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.10x = 108,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,113.09/363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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