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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 488.46 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 488.46 and 214.31 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 488.46 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/488.46 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 488.46 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 104,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,681.86/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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