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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.31, 488.74 and 214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.31, 488.74 and 214.33 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.31 : 488.74 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.31/488.74 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.31x = 488.74 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.31x = 104,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,751.64/354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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