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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 490.92 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 490.92 and 217.72 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 490.92 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/490.92 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 490.92 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 106,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,883.10/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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