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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 493.49 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 493.49 and 217.66 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 493.49 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/493.49 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 493.49 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 107,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,413.38/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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