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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.71, 405.35 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.71, 405.35 and 216.71 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.71 : 405.35 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.71/405.35 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.71x = 405.35 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.71x = 87,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,842.31/270.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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