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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 499.46 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 499.46 and 214.57 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 499.46 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/499.46 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 499.46 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 107,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,167.62/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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