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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 453.17 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 453.17 and 217.96 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 453.17 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/453.17 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 453.17 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 98,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,772.35/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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