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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 490.31 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 490.31 and 215.44 is: 297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 490.31 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/490.31 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 490.31 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 105,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,631.70/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.34

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