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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 498 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 498 and 213.54 is: 294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 498 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/498 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 498 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 106,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,342.92/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.66

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