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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 501.17 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 501.17 and 215.76 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 501.17 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/501.17 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 501.17 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 108,134.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,134.45/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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