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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 419.65 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 419.65 and 217.04 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 419.65 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/419.65 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 419.65 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 91,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,078.20/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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