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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 492.48 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 492.48 and 215.09 is: 296.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 492.48 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/492.48 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 492.48 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 105,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,927.52/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.77

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