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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 406.76 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 406.76 and 210.23 is: 314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 406.76 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/406.76 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 406.76 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 85,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,511.65/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.87

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