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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 374.46 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 374.46 and 212.39 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 374.46 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/374.46 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 374.46 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 79,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532.50/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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