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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 302.12 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 302.12 and 211.88 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 302.12 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/302.12 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 302.12 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 64,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,013.19/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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