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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 379.82 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 379.82 and 217.22 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 379.82 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/379.82 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 379.82 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 82,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,504.50/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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