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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 493.46 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 493.46 and 217.76 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 493.46 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/493.46 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 493.46 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 107,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,455.85/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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