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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 501.12 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 501.12 and 215.80 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 501.12 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/501.12 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 501.12 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 108,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,141.70/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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