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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 493.47 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 493.47 and 217.72 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 493.47 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/493.47 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 493.47 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 107,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,437.05/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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