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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 463.73 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 463.73 and 217.58 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 463.73 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/463.73 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 463.73 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 100,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,894.97/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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