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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 406.38 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 406.38 and 219.66 is: 329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 406.38 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/406.38 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 406.38 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 89,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,265.43/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.05

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