Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 490 and 216.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 355.04, 490 and 216.96 is: 299.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355.04 : 490 = 216.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355.04/490 = 216.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355.04x = 490 × 216.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355.04x = 106,310.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,310.40/355.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299.43
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