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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 499.33 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 499.33 and 214.47 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 499.33 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/499.33 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 499.33 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 107,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,093.04/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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