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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.31, 420.26 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.31, 420.26 and 217.44 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 420.26 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/420.26 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 420.26 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 91,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,380.25/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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