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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 490.47 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 490.47 and 215.61 is: 297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 490.47 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/490.47 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 490.47 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 105,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,750.24/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.49

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