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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 374.58 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 374.58 and 216.25 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 374.58 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/374.58 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 374.58 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 81,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,001.99/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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