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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 488.57 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 488.57 and 214.17 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 488.57 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/488.57 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 488.57 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 104,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,636.35/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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