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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.93, 499.47 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.93, 499.47 and 214.63 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.93 : 499.47 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.93/499.47 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.93x = 499.47 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.93x = 107,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,202.00/361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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