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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 420.24 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 420.24 and 217.36 is: 299.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 420.24 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/420.24 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 420.24 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 91,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,343.37/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.64

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