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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 503.22 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 503.22 and 215.27 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 503.22 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/503.22 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 503.22 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 108,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,325.65/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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