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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 419.87 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 419.87 and 217.08 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 419.87 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/419.87 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 419.87 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 91,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,142.19/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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