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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.47, 406.80 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.47, 406.80 and 217.47 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.47 : 406.80 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.47/406.80 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.47x = 406.80 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.47x = 88,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,466.80/271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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