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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 489.18 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 489.18 and 214.66 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 489.18 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/489.18 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 489.18 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 105,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,007.38/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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