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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.23, 491.52 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.23, 491.52 and 216.42 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.23 : 491.52 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.23/491.52 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.23x = 491.52 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.23x = 106,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,371.22/356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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