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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 488.81 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 488.81 and 214.36 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 488.81 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/488.81 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 488.81 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 104,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,781.31/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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