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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 489.72 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 489.72 and 214.97 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 489.72 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/489.72 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 489.72 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 105,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,275.11/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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