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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.95, 498.13 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.95, 498.13 and 213.59 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.95 : 498.13 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.95/498.13 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.95x = 498.13 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.95x = 106,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,396.30/360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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