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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 489.94 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 489.94 and 217.08 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 489.94 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/489.94 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 489.94 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 106,356.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,356.18/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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