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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 488.87 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 488.87 and 216.25 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 488.87 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/488.87 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 488.87 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 105,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,717.06/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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