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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 489.99 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 489.99 and 217.06 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 489.99 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/489.99 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 489.99 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 106,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,357.23/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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