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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 493.02 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 493.02 and 217.53 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 493.02 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/493.02 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 493.02 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 107,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,246.64/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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