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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 499.42 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 499.42 and 214.56 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 499.42 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/499.42 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 499.42 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 107,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,156.02/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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