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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 406.80 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 406.80 and 216.90 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 406.80 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/406.80 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 406.80 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 88,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,234.92/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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