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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 489.86 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 489.86 and 215.22 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 489.86 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/489.86 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 489.86 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 105,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,427.67/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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