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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 491.53 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 491.53 and 216.31 is: 298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 491.53 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/491.53 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 491.53 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 106,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,321.11/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.52

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