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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 374.84 and 216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 374.84 and 216.43 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 374.84 = 216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/374.84 = 216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 374.84 × 216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 81,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,126.62/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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