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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 375.96 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 375.96 and 217.56 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 375.96 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/375.96 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 375.96 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 81,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,793.86/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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