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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.21, 491.43 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.21, 491.43 and 216.28 is: 298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.21 : 491.43 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.21/491.43 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.21x = 491.43 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.21x = 106,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,285.25/356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.38

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