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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 497.97 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 497.97 and 213.60 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 497.97 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/497.97 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 497.97 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 106,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,366.39/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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