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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.73, 499.20 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.73, 499.20 and 214.38 is: 295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.73 : 499.20 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.73/499.20 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.73x = 499.20 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.73x = 107,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,018.50/361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.86

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