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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 437.30 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 437.30 and 217.32 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 437.30 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/437.30 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 437.30 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 95,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,034.04/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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