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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 488.28 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 488.28 and 213.90 is: 295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 488.28 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/488.28 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 488.28 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 104,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,443.09/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.15

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