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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.33, 491.82 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.33, 491.82 and 216.45 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.33 : 491.82 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.33/491.82 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.33x = 491.82 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.33x = 106,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,454.44/356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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