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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.64, 487.97 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.64, 487.97 and 213.74 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.64 : 487.97 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.64/487.97 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.64x = 487.97 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.64x = 104,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,295.20/353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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