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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 488.05 and 213.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 488.05 and 213.85 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 488.05 = 213.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/488.05 = 213.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 488.05 × 213.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 104,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,369.49/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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