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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.31, 317.30 and 217.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.31, 317.30 and 217.09 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.31 : 317.30 = 217.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.31/317.30 = 217.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.31x = 317.30 × 217.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.31x = 68,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,881.97/230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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