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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 429.21 and 217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 429.21 and 217.77 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 429.21 = 217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/429.21 = 217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 429.21 × 217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 93,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,469.06/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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