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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 617.90 and 217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 617.90 and 217.23 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 617.90 = 217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/617.90 = 217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 617.90 × 217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 134,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,225.33/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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