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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 493.11 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 493.11 and 217.50 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 493.11 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/493.11 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 493.11 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 107,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,251.43/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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