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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 463.65 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 463.65 and 217.92 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 463.65 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/463.65 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 463.65 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 101,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,038.61/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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