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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 489.96 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 489.96 and 215.15 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 489.96 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/489.96 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 489.96 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 105,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,414.89/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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