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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.22 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.22 and 216.02 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.22 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.22 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.22 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 106,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,113.34/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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