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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 499.01 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 499.01 and 214.34 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 499.01 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/499.01 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 499.01 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 106,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,954.24/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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