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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 499.90 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 499.90 and 214.90 is: 296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 499.90 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/499.90 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 499.90 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 107,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,428.51/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.57

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