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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.41, 300.05 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.41, 300.05 and 162.33 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.41 : 300.05 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.41/300.05 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.41x = 300.05 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.41x = 48,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,707.12/217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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