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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 373.38 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 373.38 and 217.79 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 373.38 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/373.38 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 373.38 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 81,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,318.98/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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