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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 435.36 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 435.36 and 217.56 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 435.36 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/435.36 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 435.36 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 94,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,716.92/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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