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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 488.80 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 488.80 and 214.38 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 488.80 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/488.80 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 488.80 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 104,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,788.94/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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