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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.67, 489.43 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.67, 489.43 and 214.85 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.67 : 489.43 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.67/489.43 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.67x = 489.43 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.67x = 105,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,154.04/354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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