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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 376.12 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 376.12 and 217.45 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 376.12 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/376.12 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 376.12 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 81,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,785.84/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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