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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 483.63 and 217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 483.63 and 217.65 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 483.63 = 217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/483.63 = 217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 483.63 × 217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 105,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,262.07/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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