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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 483.43 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 483.43 and 217.59 is: 300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 483.43 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/483.43 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 483.43 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 105,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,190.49/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.29

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