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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 499.63 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 499.63 and 214.75 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 499.63 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/499.63 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 499.63 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 107,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,293.04/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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