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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 488.64 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 488.64 and 216 is: 298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 488.64 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/488.64 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 488.64 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 105,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,546.24/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.22

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