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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 437.66 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 437.66 and 217.46 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 437.66 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/437.66 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 437.66 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 95,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,173.54/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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