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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.42 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.42 and 198.86 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.42 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.42 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.42 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 64,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,710.90/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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