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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 492.67 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 492.67 and 217.17 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 492.67 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/492.67 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 492.67 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 106,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,993.14/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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