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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.62, 462.41 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.62, 462.41 and 217.16 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.62 : 462.41 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.62/462.41 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.62x = 462.41 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.62x = 100,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,414.64/308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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