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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 374.99 and 219.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 374.99 and 219.09 is: 302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 374.99 = 219.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/374.99 = 219.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 374.99 × 219.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 82,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,156.56/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.61

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