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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 373.20 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 373.20 and 215.72 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 373.20 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/373.20 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 373.20 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 80,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,506.70/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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