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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 408.23 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 408.23 and 217.27 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 408.23 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/408.23 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 408.23 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 88,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,694.07/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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