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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 491.72 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 491.72 and 216.50 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 491.72 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/491.72 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 491.72 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 106,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,457.38/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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