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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.80, 493.91 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.80, 493.91 and 217.96 is: 300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.80 : 493.91 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.80/493.91 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.80x = 493.91 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.80x = 107,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,651.93/357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.88

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