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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 301.09 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 301.09 and 215.32 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 301.09 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/301.09 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 301.09 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 64,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,830.70/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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