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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 408.80 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 408.80 and 218.17 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 408.80 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/408.80 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 408.80 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 89,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,187.90/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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