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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 491.75 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 491.75 and 216.40 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 491.75 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/491.75 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 491.75 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 106,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,416.47/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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