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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 499.28 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 499.28 and 214.42 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 499.28 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/499.28 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 499.28 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 107,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,055.62/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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