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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 488.63 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 488.63 and 214.25 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 488.63 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/488.63 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 488.63 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 104,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,690.73/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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