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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 489.49 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 489.49 and 214.81 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 489.49 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/489.49 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 489.49 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 105,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,147.35/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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