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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 498.57 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 498.57 and 213.92 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 498.57 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/498.57 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 498.57 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 106,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,655.47/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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