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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.69 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.69 and 216.47 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.69 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.69 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.69 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 106,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,433.13/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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