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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 407.22 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 407.22 and 217.73 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 407.22 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/407.22 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 407.22 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 88,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,661.97/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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