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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.90, 300.70 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.90, 300.70 and 155.83 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.90 : 300.70 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.90/300.70 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.90x = 300.70 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.90x = 46,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858.69/217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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