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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 300.07 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 300.07 and 205.22 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 300.07 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/300.07 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 300.07 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 61,580.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580.37/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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