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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 452.92 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 452.92 and 217.84 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 452.92 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/452.92 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 452.92 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 98,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,664.09/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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