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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.47, 374.10 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.47, 374.10 and 218.24 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.47 : 374.10 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.47/374.10 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.47x = 374.10 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.47x = 81,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,641.71/271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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