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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 517 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 517 and 217.22 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 517 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/517 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 517 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 112,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,302.74/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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