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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 324.32 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 324.32 and 199.74 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 324.32 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/324.32 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 324.32 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 64,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,779.68/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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