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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 491.55 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 491.55 and 216.33 is: 298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 491.55 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/491.55 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 491.55 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 106,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,337.01/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.57

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