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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 406.35 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 406.35 and 217.17 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 406.35 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/406.35 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 406.35 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 88,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,247.03/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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