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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 489.35 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 489.35 and 214.76 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 489.35 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/489.35 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 489.35 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 105,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,089.29/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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