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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 655.38 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 655.38 and 217.38 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 655.38 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/655.38 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 655.38 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 142,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,464.87/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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