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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 450.48 and 217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 450.48 and 217.29 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 450.48 = 217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/450.48 = 217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 450.48 × 217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 97,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,883.92/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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