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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.49, 498.80 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.49, 498.80 and 214.12 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.49 : 498.80 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.49/498.80 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.49x = 498.80 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.49x = 106,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,799.49/361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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