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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 492.60 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 492.60 and 217.31 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 492.60 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/492.60 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 492.60 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 107,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,046.91/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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