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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 488.77 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 488.77 and 214.27 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 488.77 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/488.77 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 488.77 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 104,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,726.59/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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