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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 463.54 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 463.54 and 217.48 is: 326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 463.54 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/463.54 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 463.54 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 100,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,812.38/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.19

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