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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 499.55 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 499.55 and 214.65 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 499.55 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/499.55 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 499.55 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 107,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,228.41/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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