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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 491.94 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 491.94 and 216.54 is: 298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 491.94 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/491.94 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 491.94 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 106,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,521.70/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.84

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