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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 428.84 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 428.84 and 217.56 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 428.84 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/428.84 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 428.84 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 93,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,298.43/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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