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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 499.05 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 499.05 and 214.25 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 499.05 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/499.05 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 499.05 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 106,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,918.97/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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