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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 372.29 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 372.29 and 217.76 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 372.29 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/372.29 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 372.29 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 81,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066.92/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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