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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 490.17 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 490.17 and 215.33 is: 297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 490.17 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/490.17 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 490.17 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 105,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,548.31/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.19

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