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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 303.27 and 217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 303.27 and 217.19 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 303.27 = 217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/303.27 = 217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 303.27 × 217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 65,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,867.21/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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