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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 498.90 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 498.90 and 214.13 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 498.90 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/498.90 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 498.90 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 106,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,826.96/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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