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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 405.93 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 405.93 and 219.63 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 405.93 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/405.93 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 405.93 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 89,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,154.41/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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