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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.99, 455.75 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.99, 455.75 and 217.27 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.99 : 455.75 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.99/455.75 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.99x = 455.75 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.99x = 99,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,020.80/303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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