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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 379.62 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 379.62 and 217.20 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 379.62 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/379.62 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 379.62 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 82,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,453.46/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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