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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.03, 499.34 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.03, 499.34 and 214.54 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.03 : 499.34 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.03/499.34 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.03x = 499.34 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.03x = 107,127.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,127.69/362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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