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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.53, 428.59 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.53, 428.59 and 217.38 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.53 : 428.59 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.53/428.59 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.53x = 428.59 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.53x = 93,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,168.77/310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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