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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 498.68 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 498.68 and 213.98 is: 295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 498.68 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/498.68 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 498.68 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 106,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,707.55/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.29

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