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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.45, 499.94 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.45, 499.94 and 214.97 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.45 : 499.94 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.45/499.94 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.45x = 499.94 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.45x = 107,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,468.53/362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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