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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 407.19 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 407.19 and 217.87 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 407.19 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/407.19 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 407.19 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 88,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,714.28/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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