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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 401.95 and 217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 401.95 and 217.37 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 401.95 = 217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/401.95 = 217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 401.95 × 217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 87,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,373.42/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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