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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 452.77 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 452.77 and 217.70 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 452.77 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/452.77 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 452.77 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 98,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,568.03/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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