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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.69, 326.58 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.69, 326.58 and 183.30 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.69 : 326.58 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.69/326.58 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.69x = 326.58 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.69x = 59,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,862.11/217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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