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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 462.58 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 462.58 and 217.26 is: 325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 462.58 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/462.58 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 462.58 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 100,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,499.04/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.52

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