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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 303.56 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 303.56 and 217.55 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 303.56 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/303.56 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 303.56 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 66,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,038.39/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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