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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 377.19 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 377.19 and 218.17 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 377.19 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/377.19 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 377.19 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 82,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,288.57/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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