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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 462.87 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 462.87 and 217.24 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 462.87 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/462.87 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 462.87 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 100,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,552.72/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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