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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.16, 300.35 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.16, 300.35 and 213.52 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.16 : 300.35 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.16/300.35 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.16x = 300.35 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.16x = 64,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,130.51/217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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