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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 492.96 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 492.96 and 217.27 is: 299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 492.96 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/492.96 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 492.96 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 107,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,105.42/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.79

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