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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 617.79 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 617.79 and 217.18 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 617.79 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/617.79 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 617.79 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 134,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,172.30/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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