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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 469.98 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 469.98 and 217.72 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 469.98 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/469.98 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 469.98 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 102,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,324.05/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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