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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 499.46 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 499.46 and 214.58 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 499.46 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/499.46 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 499.46 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 107,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,174.13/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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