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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 498.34 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 498.34 and 213.76 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 498.34 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/498.34 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 498.34 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 106,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,525.16/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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