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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 491.59 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 491.59 and 216.56 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 491.59 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/491.59 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 491.59 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 106,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,459.42/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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