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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 499.05 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 499.05 and 214.32 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 499.05 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/499.05 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 499.05 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 106,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,956.40/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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