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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 499.20 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 499.20 and 214.39 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 499.20 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/499.20 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 499.20 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 107,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,023.49/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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