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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 501.27 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 501.27 and 215.84 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 501.27 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/501.27 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 501.27 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 108,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,194.12/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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