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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.75, 486.80 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.75, 486.80 and 214.75 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.75 : 486.80 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.75/486.80 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.75x = 486.80 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.75x = 104,539.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,539.23/352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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