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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 454.21 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 454.21 and 217.22 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 454.21 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/454.21 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 454.21 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 98,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660.68/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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