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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 374.36 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 374.36 and 219.26 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 374.36 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/374.36 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 374.36 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 82,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,079.21/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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