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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.41, 406.80 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.41, 406.80 and 210.35 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.41 : 406.80 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.41/406.80 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.41x = 406.80 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.41x = 85,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,568.35/271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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