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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 501.59 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 501.59 and 215.97 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 501.59 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/501.59 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 501.59 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 108,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,327.05/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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