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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 498.91 and 214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 498.91 and 214.23 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 498.91 = 214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/498.91 = 214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 498.91 × 214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 106,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,881.49/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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