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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 499.09 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 499.09 and 214.29 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 499.09 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/499.09 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 499.09 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 106,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,950.00/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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