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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 503.36 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 503.36 and 215.35 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 503.36 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/503.36 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 503.36 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 108,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,397.05/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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