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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.15, 498.18 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.15, 498.18 and 213.74 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.15 : 498.18 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.15/498.18 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.15x = 498.18 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.15x = 106,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,480.99/361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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