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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 464.94 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 464.94 and 217.90 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 464.94 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/464.94 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 464.94 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 101,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,310.43/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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