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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 494.72 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 494.72 and 216.72 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 494.72 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/494.72 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 494.72 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 107,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,215.72/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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