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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 493.05 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 493.05 and 217.44 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 493.05 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/493.05 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 493.05 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 107,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,209.61/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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