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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 455.86 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 455.86 and 217.28 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 455.86 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/455.86 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 455.86 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 99,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,049.26/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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