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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 448.83 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 448.83 and 217.26 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 448.83 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/448.83 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 448.83 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 97,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,512.81/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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