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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 463.92 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 463.92 and 217.93 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 463.92 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/463.92 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 463.92 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 101,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,102.09/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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