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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.53, 492.13 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.53, 492.13 and 216.64 is: 299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.53 : 492.13 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.53/492.13 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.53x = 492.13 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.53x = 106,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,615.04/356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.04

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