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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.41, 489.11 and 214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.41, 489.11 and 214.55 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.41 : 489.11 = 214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.41/489.11 = 214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.41x = 489.11 × 214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.41x = 104,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,936.87/354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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