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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 306.12 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 306.12 and 217.91 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 306.12 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/306.12 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 306.12 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 66,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708.19/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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