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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 499.44 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 499.44 and 214.54 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 499.44 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/499.44 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 499.44 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 107,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,149.86/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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