Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 489.90 and 217
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 355, 489.90 and 217 is: 299.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355 : 489.90 = 217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355/489.90 = 217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355x = 489.90 × 217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355x = 106,308.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,308.30/355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299.46
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