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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 493.77 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 493.77 and 218.01 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 493.77 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/493.77 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 493.77 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 107,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,646.80/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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