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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 489.87 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 489.87 and 215.08 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 489.87 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/489.87 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 489.87 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 105,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,360.01/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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