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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 490.14 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 490.14 and 215.24 is: 297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 490.14 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/490.14 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 490.14 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 105,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,495.28/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.03

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