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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.61, 437.90 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.61, 437.90 and 217.91 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.61 : 437.90 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.61/437.90 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.61x = 437.90 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.61x = 95,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,422.79/317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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