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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.60, 496.24 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.60, 496.24 and 217.84 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.60 : 496.24 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.60/496.24 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.60x = 496.24 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.60x = 108,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,100.92/359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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