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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 462.72 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 462.72 and 217.60 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 462.72 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/462.72 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 462.72 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 100,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,685.56/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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