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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.03, 494.14 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.03, 494.14 and 216.25 is: 298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.03 : 494.14 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.03/494.14 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.03x = 494.14 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.03x = 106,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,856.69/358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.46

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