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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 501.16 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 501.16 and 215.81 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 501.16 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/501.16 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 501.16 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 108,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,156.59/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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