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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 452.58 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 452.58 and 217.48 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 452.58 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/452.58 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 452.58 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 98,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,427.10/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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