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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.01, 299.49 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.01, 299.49 and 154.82 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.01 : 299.49 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.01/299.49 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.01x = 299.49 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.01x = 46,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367.04/217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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