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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 493.41 and 217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 493.41 and 217.75 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 493.41 = 217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/493.41 = 217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 493.41 × 217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 107,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,437.56/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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