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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 436.30 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 436.30 and 217.88 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 436.30 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/436.30 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 436.30 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 95,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,061.04/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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