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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 413.30 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 413.30 and 217.74 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 413.30 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/413.30 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 413.30 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 89,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,991.71/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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