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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 435.38 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 435.38 and 217.60 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 435.38 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/435.38 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 435.38 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 94,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,738.69/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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