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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 401.88 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 401.88 and 217.68 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 401.88 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/401.88 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 401.88 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 87,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,481.24/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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