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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 463.26 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 463.26 and 217.64 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 463.26 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/463.26 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 463.26 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 100,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,823.91/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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