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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.08, 492.81 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.08, 492.81 and 217.18 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.08 : 492.81 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.08/492.81 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.08x = 492.81 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.08x = 107,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,028.89/357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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