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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 301.94 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 301.94 and 215.06 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 301.94 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/301.94 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 301.94 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 64,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,935.22/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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