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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 469.98 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 469.98 and 217.44 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 469.98 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/469.98 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 469.98 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 102,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,192.45/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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