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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 491.95 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 491.95 and 216.82 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 491.95 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/491.95 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 491.95 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 106,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,664.19/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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