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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 488.14 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 488.14 and 213.91 is: 295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 488.14 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/488.14 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 488.14 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 104,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,416.27/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.19

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