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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.93, 499.35 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.93, 499.35 and 214.55 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.93 : 499.35 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.93/499.35 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.93x = 499.35 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.93x = 107,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,131.97/361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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