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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 501.37 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 501.37 and 215.99 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 501.37 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/501.37 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 501.37 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 108,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,290.91/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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