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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 381.34 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 381.34 and 217.42 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 381.34 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/381.34 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 381.34 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 82,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,910.26/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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