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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 490.05 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 490.05 and 215.28 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 490.05 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/490.05 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 490.05 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 105,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497.96/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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