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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 462.21 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 462.21 and 217.32 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 462.21 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/462.21 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 462.21 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 100,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,444.93/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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