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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 498.38 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 498.38 and 213.90 is: 295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 498.38 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/498.38 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 498.38 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 106,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,602.41/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.18

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