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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 492.90 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 492.90 and 217.38 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 492.90 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/492.90 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 492.90 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 107,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,146.60/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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