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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 465.38 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 465.38 and 217.72 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 465.38 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/465.38 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 465.38 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 101,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,322.53/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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