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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 376.56 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 376.56 and 217.68 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 376.56 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/376.56 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 376.56 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 81,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,969.58/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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