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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 441.40 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 441.40 and 217.46 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 441.40 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/441.40 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 441.40 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 95,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,986.84/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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