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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 483.78 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 483.78 and 217.77 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 483.78 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/483.78 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 483.78 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 105,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,352.77/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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