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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.48 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.48 and 209.84 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.48 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.48 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.48 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 63,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,052.72/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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