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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 493.17 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 493.17 and 217.45 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 493.17 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/493.17 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 493.17 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 107,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,238.73/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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