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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 498.84 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 498.84 and 212.10 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 498.84 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/498.84 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 498.84 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 105,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,805.66/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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