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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 299.39 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 299.39 and 205.79 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 299.39 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/299.39 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 299.39 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 61,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,608.94/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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