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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 492.76 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 492.76 and 217.18 is: 299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 492.76 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/492.76 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 492.76 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 107,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,017.62/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.74

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