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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 454.75 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 454.75 and 217.62 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 454.75 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/454.75 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 454.75 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 98,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,962.70/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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