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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.78, 489.71 and 214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.78, 489.71 and 214.89 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.78 : 489.71 = 214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.78/489.71 = 214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.78x = 489.71 × 214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.78x = 105,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,235.23/354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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