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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 499.56 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 499.56 and 214.64 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 499.56 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/499.56 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 499.56 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 107,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,223.06/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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