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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 490.10 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 490.10 and 215.28 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 490.10 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/490.10 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 490.10 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 105,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,508.73/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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