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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.28, 453.41 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.28, 453.41 and 217.56 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.28 : 453.41 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.28/453.41 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.28x = 453.41 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.28x = 98,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,646.53/328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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