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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 434.90 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 434.90 and 217.22 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 434.90 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/434.90 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 434.90 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 94,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,468.98/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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