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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 499.32 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 499.32 and 214.45 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 499.32 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/499.32 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 499.32 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 107,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,079.17/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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