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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 553.68 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 553.68 and 217.22 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 553.68 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/553.68 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 553.68 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 120,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,270.08/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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