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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 374.09 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 374.09 and 218.76 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 374.09 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/374.09 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 374.09 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 81,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,834.83/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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