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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.43, 498.71 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.43, 498.71 and 214.01 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.43 : 498.71 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.43/498.71 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.43x = 498.71 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.43x = 106,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,728.93/361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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