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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 491.24 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 491.24 and 216.22 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 491.24 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/491.24 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 491.24 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 106,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,215.91/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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