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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 500.93 and 215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 500.93 and 215.69 is: 297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 500.93 = 215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/500.93 = 215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 500.93 × 215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 108,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,045.59/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.52

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