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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 488.48 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 488.48 and 216 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 488.48 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/488.48 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 488.48 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 105,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,511.68/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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