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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 379.94 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 379.94 and 217.17 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 379.94 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/379.94 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 379.94 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 82,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,510.48/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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