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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.68, 454.62 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.68, 454.62 and 217.72 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.68 : 454.62 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.68/454.62 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.68x = 454.62 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.68x = 98,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,979.87/329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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