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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 488.46 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 488.46 and 214.02 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 488.46 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/488.46 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 488.46 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 104,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,540.21/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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