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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.17 and 217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.17 and 217.67 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.17 = 217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.17 = 217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.17 × 217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 89,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,934.43/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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