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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.41, 488.90 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.41, 488.90 and 214.53 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.41 : 488.90 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.41/488.90 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.41x = 488.90 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.41x = 104,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,885.17/354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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