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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 498.35 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 498.35 and 213.78 is: 295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 498.35 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/498.35 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 498.35 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 106,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,538.51/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.06

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