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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 499.61 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 499.61 and 214.58 is: 296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 499.61 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/499.61 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 499.61 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 107,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,202.74/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.19

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