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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.56 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.56 and 199.91 is: 299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.56 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.56 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.56 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 65,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,081.07/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.62

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