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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.72, 413.33 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.72, 413.33 and 217.62 is: 326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.72 : 413.33 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.72/413.33 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.72x = 413.33 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.72x = 89,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,947.79/275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.23

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