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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 492.04 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 492.04 and 216.64 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 492.04 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/492.04 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 492.04 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 106,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,595.55/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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