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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 499.80 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 499.80 and 214.82 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 499.80 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/499.80 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 499.80 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 107,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,367.22/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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