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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 499.61 and 214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 499.61 and 214.67 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 499.61 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/499.61 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 499.61 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 107,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,251.45/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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