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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 381.51 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 381.51 and 217.71 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 381.51 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/381.51 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 381.51 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 83,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,058.54/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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