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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 500.99 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 500.99 and 215.71 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 500.99 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/500.99 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 500.99 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 108,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,064.97/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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