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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.80, 300.60 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.80, 300.60 and 155.58 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.80 : 300.60 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.80/300.60 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.80x = 300.60 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.80x = 46,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,767.35/217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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