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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 488.68 and 214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 488.68 and 214.43 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 488.68 = 214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/488.68 = 214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 488.68 × 214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 104,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,784.14/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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