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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 498.42 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 498.42 and 213.82 is: 295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 498.42 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/498.42 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 498.42 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 106,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,572.16/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.07

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