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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.85, 498.04 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.85, 498.04 and 213.48 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.85 : 498.04 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.85/498.04 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.85x = 498.04 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.85x = 106,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,319.09/360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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