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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 436.05 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 436.05 and 217.98 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 436.05 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/436.05 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 436.05 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 95,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,050.18/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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