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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 464.14 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 464.14 and 217.90 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 464.14 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/464.14 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 464.14 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 101,136.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,136.11/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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