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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 440.30 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 440.30 and 217.10 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 440.30 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/440.30 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 440.30 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 95,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,589.13/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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