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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 489.12 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 489.12 and 214.52 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 489.12 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/489.12 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 489.12 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 104,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,922.50/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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