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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 422.52 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 422.52 and 217.74 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 422.52 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/422.52 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 422.52 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 91,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,997.94/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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