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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 491.39 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 491.39 and 216.13 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 491.39 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/491.39 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 491.39 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 106,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,204.12/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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