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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 499.65 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 499.65 and 214.66 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 499.65 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/499.65 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 499.65 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 107,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254.87/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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