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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.57, 493.48 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.57, 493.48 and 217.69 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.57 : 493.48 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.57/493.48 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.57x = 493.48 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.57x = 107,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,424.57/357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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