Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 496.38 and 217
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 331.24, 496.38 and 217 is: 325.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331.24 : 496.38 = 217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331.24/496.38 = 217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331.24x = 496.38 × 217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331.24x = 107,714.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,714.46/331.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325.19
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