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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 306.99 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 306.99 and 217.71 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 306.99 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/306.99 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 306.99 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 66,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,834.79/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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