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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.59, 488.01 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.59, 488.01 and 213.72 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.59 : 488.01 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.59/488.01 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.59x = 488.01 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.59x = 104,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,295.95/353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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