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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 299.53 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 299.53 and 155.01 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 299.53 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/299.53 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 299.53 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 46,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,431.46/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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