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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 499.83 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 499.83 and 214.83 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 499.83 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/499.83 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 499.83 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 107,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,378.48/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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