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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 324.24 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 324.24 and 182.72 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 324.24 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/324.24 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 324.24 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 59,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245.13/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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