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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 420.71 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 420.71 and 217.79 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 420.71 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/420.71 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 420.71 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 91,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,626.39/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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