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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.27, 498.62 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.27, 498.62 and 213.91 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.27 : 498.62 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.27/498.62 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.27x = 498.62 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.27x = 106,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,659.80/361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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