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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.27, 491.58 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.27, 491.58 and 216.27 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.27 : 491.58 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.27/491.58 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.27x = 491.58 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.27x = 106,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,314.01/356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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