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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 496.31 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 496.31 and 217.90 is: 300.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 496.31 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/496.31 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 496.31 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 108,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,145.95/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.64

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