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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 488.40 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 488.40 and 214.08 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 488.40 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/488.40 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 488.40 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 104,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,556.67/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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