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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 428.71 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 428.71 and 217.44 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 428.71 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/428.71 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 428.71 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 93,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,219.37/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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