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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 503.42 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 503.42 and 215.46 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 503.42 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/503.42 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 503.42 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 108,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,465.80/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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