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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 492.80 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 492.80 and 217.22 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 492.80 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/492.80 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 492.80 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 107,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,046.02/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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