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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.89, 300.31 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.89, 300.31 and 155.82 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.89 : 300.31 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.89/300.31 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.89x = 300.31 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.89x = 46,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,795.04/217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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