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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 457.01 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 457.01 and 217.77 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 457.01 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/457.01 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 457.01 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 99,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,523.07/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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