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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 305.59 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 305.59 and 217.11 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 305.59 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/305.59 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 305.59 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 66,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,346.64/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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