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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 470.03 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 470.03 and 217.17 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 470.03 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/470.03 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 470.03 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 102,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,075.33/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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