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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 373.80 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 373.80 and 216.10 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 373.80 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/373.80 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 373.80 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 80,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,778.18/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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