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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.05, 488.55 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.05, 488.55 and 214.19 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.05 : 488.55 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.05/488.55 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.05x = 488.55 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.05x = 104,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,644.26/354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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