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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 498.87 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 498.87 and 214.01 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 498.87 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/498.87 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 498.87 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 106,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,763.17/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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