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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 492.44 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 492.44 and 217.04 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 492.44 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/492.44 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 492.44 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 106,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,881.01/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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