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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 457.02 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 457.02 and 217.98 is: 326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 457.02 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/457.02 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 457.02 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 99,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,621.22/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.97

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