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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.63 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.63 and 217.68 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.63 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.63 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.63 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 105,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,276.58/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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