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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.33, 490.33 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.33, 490.33 and 215.45 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.33 : 490.33 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.33/490.33 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.33x = 490.33 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.33x = 105,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,638.61/355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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