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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 488.99 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 488.99 and 214.53 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 488.99 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/488.99 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 488.99 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 104,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,901.95/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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