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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.77, 462.64 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.77, 462.64 and 217.28 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.77 : 462.64 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.77/462.64 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.77x = 462.64 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.77x = 100,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,520.84/308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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