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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 498.64 and 214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 498.64 and 214.06 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 498.64 = 214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/498.64 = 214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 498.64 × 214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 106,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,738.88/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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