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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 499.43 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 499.43 and 214.61 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 499.43 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/499.43 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 499.43 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 107,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,180.71/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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