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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 492.53 and 217.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 492.53 and 217.00 is: 299.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 492.53 = 217.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/492.53 = 217.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 492.53 × 217.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 106,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,880.23/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.49

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