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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 498.89 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 498.89 and 214.21 is: 295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 498.89 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/498.89 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 498.89 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 106,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,868.39/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.60

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