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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 499.01 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 499.01 and 214.22 is: 295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 499.01 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/499.01 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 499.01 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 106,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,897.92/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.63

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