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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.94, 453.78 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.94, 453.78 and 217.02 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.94 : 453.78 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.94/453.78 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.94x = 453.78 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.94x = 98,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,481.04/328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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