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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.05, 401.59 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.05, 401.59 and 217.27 is: 299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.05 : 401.59 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.05/401.59 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.05x = 401.59 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.05x = 87,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,253.46/291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.79

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