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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 435.18 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 435.18 and 217.31 is: 299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 435.18 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/435.18 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 435.18 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 94,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,568.97/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.94

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