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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 490.31 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 490.31 and 215.35 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 490.31 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/490.31 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 490.31 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 105,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,588.26/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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