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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 307.08 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 307.08 and 217.43 is: 299.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 307.08 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/307.08 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 307.08 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 66,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,768.40/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.64

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