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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 488.66 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 488.66 and 214.35 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 488.66 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/488.66 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 488.66 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 104,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,744.81/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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