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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 501.08 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 501.08 and 215.72 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 501.08 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/501.08 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 501.08 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 108,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,092.98/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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