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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 489.63 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 489.63 and 215.01 is: 296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 489.63 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/489.63 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 489.63 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 105,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,275.35/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.61

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