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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 407.36 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 407.36 and 217.04 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 407.36 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/407.36 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 407.36 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 88,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,413.41/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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