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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 411.55 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 411.55 and 217.82 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 411.55 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/411.55 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 411.55 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 89,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,644.31/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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