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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 489.95 and 215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 489.95 and 215.17 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 489.95 = 215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/489.95 = 215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 489.95 × 215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 105,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,420.24/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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