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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 306.34 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 306.34 and 217.13 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 306.34 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/306.34 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 306.34 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 66,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,515.60/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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