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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 317.15 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 317.15 and 217.26 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 317.15 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/317.15 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 317.15 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 68,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,904.01/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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