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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 489.12 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 489.12 and 214.56 is: 296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 489.12 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/489.12 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 489.12 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 104,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,945.59/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.12

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