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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 498.06 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 498.06 and 213.66 is: 294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 498.06 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/498.06 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 498.06 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 106,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,415.50/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.86

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