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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 499.58 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 499.58 and 214.72 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 499.58 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/499.58 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 499.58 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 107,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,269.82/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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