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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 436.46 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 436.46 and 217.98 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 436.46 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/436.46 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 436.46 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 95,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,140.10/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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