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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 488.84 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 488.84 and 214.32 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 488.84 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/488.84 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 488.84 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 104,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,768.19/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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