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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 501.37 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 501.37 and 215.95 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 501.37 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/501.37 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 501.37 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 108,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,270.85/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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