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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 617.73 and 217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 617.73 and 217.25 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 617.73 = 217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/617.73 = 217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 617.73 × 217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 134,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,200.26/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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