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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.97, 498.15 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.97, 498.15 and 213.70 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.97 : 498.15 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.97/498.15 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.97x = 498.15 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.97x = 106,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,454.66/360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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