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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 490.11 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 490.11 and 215.31 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 490.11 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/490.11 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 490.11 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 105,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,525.58/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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