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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 499.02 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 499.02 and 214.27 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 499.02 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/499.02 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 499.02 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 106,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,925.02/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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