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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 300.15 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 300.15 and 162.24 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 300.15 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/300.15 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 300.15 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 48,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,696.34/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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