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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.01, 304.80 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.01, 304.80 and 217.98 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.01 : 304.80 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.01/304.80 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.01x = 304.80 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.01x = 66,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,440.30/221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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