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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.83, 499.30 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.83, 499.30 and 212.49 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.83 : 499.30 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.83/499.30 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.83x = 499.30 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.83x = 106,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,095.73/361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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