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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 491.25 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 491.25 and 216.16 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 491.25 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/491.25 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 491.25 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 106,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,188.60/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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