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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 407.36 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 407.36 and 217.13 is: 325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 407.36 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/407.36 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 407.36 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 88,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,446.95/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.07

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