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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.57 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.57 and 220.77 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.57 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.57 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.57 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 89,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,978.13/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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