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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 491.54 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 491.54 and 216.35 is: 298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 491.54 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/491.54 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 491.54 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 106,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,342.22/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.48

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