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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 455.99 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 455.99 and 217.13 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 455.99 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/455.99 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 455.99 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 99,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,005.74/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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