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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 503.24 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 503.24 and 215.32 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 503.24 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/503.24 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 503.24 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 108,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,357.64/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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