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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 428.70 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 428.70 and 217.54 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 428.70 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/428.70 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 428.70 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 93,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,259.40/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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