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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 499.71 and 214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 499.71 and 214.77 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 499.71 = 214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/499.71 = 214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 499.71 × 214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 107,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,322.72/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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