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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.71 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.71 and 217.82 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.71 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.71 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.71 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 105,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,361.83/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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