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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.84, 492.46 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.84, 492.46 and 216.93 is: 299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.84 : 492.46 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.84/492.46 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.84x = 492.46 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.84x = 106,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,831.10/356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.38

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