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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 422.26 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 422.26 and 217.73 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 422.26 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/422.26 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 422.26 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 91,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,936.01/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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