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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 499.68 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 499.68 and 214.80 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 499.68 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/499.68 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 499.68 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 107,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,331.26/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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