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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 501.37 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 501.37 and 215.96 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 501.37 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/501.37 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 501.37 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 108,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,272.82/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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