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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 435.60 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 435.60 and 217.68 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 435.60 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/435.60 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 435.60 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 94,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,821.41/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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