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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 493.22 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 493.22 and 217.82 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 493.22 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/493.22 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 493.22 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 107,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,433.18/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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