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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.81, 489.45 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.81, 489.45 and 214.84 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.81 : 489.45 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.81/489.45 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.81x = 489.45 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.81x = 105,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,153.44/354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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