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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 488.60 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 488.60 and 216.24 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 488.60 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/488.60 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 488.60 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 105,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,654.86/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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