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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 376.34 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 376.34 and 217.62 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 376.34 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/376.34 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 376.34 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 81,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,898.02/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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