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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 435.74 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 435.74 and 217.68 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 435.74 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/435.74 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 435.74 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 94,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,851.88/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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