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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.75, 428.68 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.75, 428.68 and 217.46 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.75 : 428.68 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.75/428.68 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.75x = 428.68 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.75x = 93,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,217.52/310.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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