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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.90, 488.57 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.90, 488.57 and 214.05 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.90 : 488.57 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.90/488.57 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.90x = 488.57 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.90x = 104,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,578.41/353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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