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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.21, 498.30 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.21, 498.30 and 213.79 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.21 : 498.30 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.21/498.30 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.21x = 498.30 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.21x = 106,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,531.56/361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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