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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 489.70 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 489.70 and 215.10 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 489.70 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/489.70 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 489.70 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 105,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,333.93/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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