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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 499.50 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 499.50 and 214.60 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 499.50 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/499.50 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 499.50 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 107,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,192.70/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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