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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 373.48 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 373.48 and 217.22 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 373.48 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/373.48 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 373.48 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 81,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,127.33/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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