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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 377.16 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 377.16 and 217.98 is: 300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 377.16 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/377.16 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 377.16 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 82,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,213.34/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.69

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