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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 490.27 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 490.27 and 215.36 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 490.27 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/490.27 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 490.27 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 105,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,584.55/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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