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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 406.44 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 406.44 and 216.57 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 406.44 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/406.44 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 406.44 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 88,022.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,022.71/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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