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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 492.60 and 217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 492.60 and 217.23 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 492.60 = 217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/492.60 = 217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 492.60 × 217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 107,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,007.50/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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