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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 501.23 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 501.23 and 215.85 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 501.23 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/501.23 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 501.23 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 108,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,187.99/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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