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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 498.57 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 498.57 and 213.88 is: 295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 498.57 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/498.57 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 498.57 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 106,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,634.15/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.18

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