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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 501.30 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 501.30 and 215.97 is: 298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 501.30 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/501.30 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 501.30 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 108,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,263.25/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.02

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