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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 493.80 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 493.80 and 217.93 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 493.80 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/493.80 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 493.80 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 107,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,613.83/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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