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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 455.93 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 455.93 and 217.06 is: 325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 455.93 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/455.93 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 455.93 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 98,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,964.17/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.33

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