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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.12, 407.64 and 217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.12, 407.64 and 217.37 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.12 : 407.64 = 217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.12/407.64 = 217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.12x = 407.64 × 217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.12x = 88,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,610.54/272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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