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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 458.10 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 458.10 and 217.41 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 458.10 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/458.10 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 458.10 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 99,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,595.52/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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