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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 463.59 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 463.59 and 217.44 is: 326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 463.59 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/463.59 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 463.59 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 100,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,803.01/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.26

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