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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.17, 309.37 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.17, 309.37 and 217.79 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.17 : 309.37 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.17/309.37 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.17x = 309.37 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.17x = 67,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,377.17/224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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