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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 490.92 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 490.92 and 215.91 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 490.92 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/490.92 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 490.92 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 105,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,994.54/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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