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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 499.89 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 499.89 and 214.95 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 499.89 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/499.89 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 499.89 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 107,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,451.36/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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