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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.73, 489.37 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.73, 489.37 and 214.83 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.73 : 489.37 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.73/489.37 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.73x = 489.37 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.73x = 105,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,129.24/354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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