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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 491.72 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 491.72 and 216.39 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 491.72 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/491.72 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 491.72 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 106,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,403.98/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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