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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 490.30 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 490.30 and 215.51 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 490.30 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/490.30 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 490.30 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 105,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,665.53/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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