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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 491.33 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 491.33 and 216.16 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 491.33 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/491.33 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 491.33 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 106,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,206.59/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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