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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.85, 499.41 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.85, 499.41 and 214.56 is: 296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.85 : 499.41 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.85/499.41 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.85x = 499.41 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.85x = 107,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,153.41/361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.13

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