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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 499.32 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 499.32 and 214.50 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 499.32 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/499.32 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 499.32 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 107,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,104.14/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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