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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 498.80 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 498.80 and 214.10 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 498.80 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/498.80 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 498.80 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 106,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,793.08/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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