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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 493.62 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 493.62 and 217.81 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 493.62 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/493.62 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 493.62 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 107,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,513.32/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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