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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 493.64 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 493.64 and 217.91 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 493.64 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/493.64 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 493.64 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 107,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,565.53/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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