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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 491.13 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 491.13 and 216.03 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 491.13 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/491.13 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 491.13 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 106,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,098.81/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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