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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 406.58 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 406.58 and 217.24 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 406.58 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/406.58 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 406.58 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 88,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,325.44/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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