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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 501.28 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 501.28 and 215.94 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 501.28 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/501.28 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 501.28 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 108,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,246.40/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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