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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 489.84 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 489.84 and 215.31 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 489.84 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/489.84 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 489.84 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 105,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,467.45/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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