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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 489.95 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 489.95 and 215.27 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 489.95 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/489.95 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 489.95 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 105,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,468.01/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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