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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 435.68 and 217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 435.68 and 217.66 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 435.68 = 217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/435.68 = 217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 435.68 × 217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 94,830.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,830.11/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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