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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 498.63 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 498.63 and 214.05 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 498.63 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/498.63 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 498.63 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 106,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,731.75/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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