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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 374.76 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 374.76 and 216.58 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 374.76 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/374.76 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 374.76 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 81,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,165.52/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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