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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 491.20 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 491.20 and 217.92 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 491.20 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/491.20 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 491.20 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 107,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,042.30/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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