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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.17, 491.16 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.17, 491.16 and 216.31 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.17 : 491.16 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.17/491.16 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.17x = 491.16 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.17x = 106,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,240.36/356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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