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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 502.90 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 502.90 and 215.09 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 502.90 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/502.90 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 502.90 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 108,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,166.43/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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