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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 489.83 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 489.83 and 215.02 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 489.83 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/489.83 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 489.83 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 105,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,323.25/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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