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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 490.26 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 490.26 and 215.43 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 490.26 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/490.26 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 490.26 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 105,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,617.52/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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