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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 435.72 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 435.72 and 217.02 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 435.72 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/435.72 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 435.72 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 94,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,559.95/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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