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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 490.78 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 490.78 and 213.76 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 490.78 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/490.78 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 490.78 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 104,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,909.13/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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