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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 491.89 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 491.89 and 214.66 is: 296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 491.89 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/491.89 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 491.89 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 105,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,588.57/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.17

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