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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 376.65 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 376.65 and 217.76 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 376.65 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/376.65 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 376.65 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 82,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,017.42/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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