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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 489.48 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 489.48 and 214.83 is: 296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 489.48 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/489.48 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 489.48 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 105,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,154.99/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.49

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