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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 490.09 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 490.09 and 213.26 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 490.09 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/490.09 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 490.09 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 104,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,515.45/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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