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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 492 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 492 and 216.77 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 492 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/492 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 492 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 106,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,650.84/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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