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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 406.48 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 406.48 and 210.34 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 406.48 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/406.48 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 406.48 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 85,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,499.00/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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