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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.38, 401.61 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.38, 401.61 and 217.94 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 401.61 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/401.61 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 401.61 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 87,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,526.88/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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