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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 413.28 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 413.28 and 217.92 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 413.28 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/413.28 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 413.28 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 90,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,061.98/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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