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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 499.19 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 499.19 and 214.37 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 499.19 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/499.19 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 499.19 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 107,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,007.79/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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