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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 501.17 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 501.17 and 215.88 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 501.17 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/501.17 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 501.17 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 108,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,191.50/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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