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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 489.99 and 215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 489.99 and 215.18 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 489.99 = 215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/489.99 = 215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 489.99 × 215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 105,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,436.05/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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