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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456.41 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456.41 and 217.42 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456.41 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456.41 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456.41 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 99,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,233.38/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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