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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.11, 492.79 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.11, 492.79 and 217.20 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.11 : 492.79 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.11/492.79 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.11x = 492.79 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.11x = 107,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,033.99/357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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