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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 372.35 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 372.35 and 217.88 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 372.35 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/372.35 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 372.35 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 81,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,124.67/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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