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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 489.99 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 489.99 and 215.37 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 489.99 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/489.99 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 489.99 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 105,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,529.15/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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