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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 491.98 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 491.98 and 216.63 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 491.98 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/491.98 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 491.98 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 106,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,577.63/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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