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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 407.73 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 407.73 and 210.38 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 407.73 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/407.73 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 407.73 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 85,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778.24/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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