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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.85, 454.96 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.85, 454.96 and 217.69 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.85 : 454.96 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.85/454.96 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.85x = 454.96 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.85x = 99,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,041.08/329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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