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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 374.25 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 374.25 and 216.46 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 374.25 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/374.25 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 374.25 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 81,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,010.16/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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