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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 498.08 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 498.08 and 213.64 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 498.08 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/498.08 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 498.08 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 106,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,409.10/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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