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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.31, 452.79 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.31, 452.79 and 217.74 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 452.79 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/452.79 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 452.79 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 98,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,590.49/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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