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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.51, 457.49 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.51, 457.49 and 217.91 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.51 : 457.49 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.51/457.49 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.51x = 457.49 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.51x = 99,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,690.76/331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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