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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 373.38 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 373.38 and 215.58 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 373.38 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/373.38 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 373.38 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 80,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,493.26/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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