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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 490.92 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 490.92 and 215.87 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 490.92 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/490.92 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 490.92 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 105,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,975.44/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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