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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 483.76 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 483.76 and 217.76 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 483.76 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/483.76 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 483.76 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 105,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,343.58/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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