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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.01, 488.59 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.01, 488.59 and 214.14 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.01 : 488.59 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.01/488.59 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.01x = 488.59 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.01x = 104,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,627.96/354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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