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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 490.02 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 490.02 and 217 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 490.02 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/490.02 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 490.02 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 106,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,334.34/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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