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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 462.66 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 462.66 and 217.18 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 462.66 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/462.66 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 462.66 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 100,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,480.50/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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