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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 374.19 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 374.19 and 218.84 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 374.19 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/374.19 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 374.19 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 81,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,887.74/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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