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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 488.66 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 488.66 and 214.24 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 488.66 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/488.66 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 488.66 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 104,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,690.52/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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