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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 489.98 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 489.98 and 215.33 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 489.98 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/489.98 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 489.98 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 105,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,505.63/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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