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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 435.96 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 435.96 and 217.64 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 435.96 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/435.96 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 435.96 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 94,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,882.33/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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