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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 422.16 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 422.16 and 217.30 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 422.16 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/422.16 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 422.16 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 91,735.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,735.37/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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