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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 493.35 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 493.35 and 217.58 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 493.35 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/493.35 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 493.35 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 107,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,345.76/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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