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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 492.02 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 492.02 and 216.70 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 492.02 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/492.02 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 492.02 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 106,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,620.73/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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