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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.27 and 217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.27 and 217.85 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.27 = 217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.27 = 217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.27 × 217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 90,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,029.78/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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