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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 422.49 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 422.49 and 217.94 is: 300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 422.49 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/422.49 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 422.49 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 92,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,076.18/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.58

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