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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 463.34 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 463.34 and 217.91 is: 326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 463.34 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/463.34 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 463.34 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 100,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,968.12/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.29

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