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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 490.67 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 490.67 and 215.75 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 490.67 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/490.67 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 490.67 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 105,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,858.52/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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