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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 374.63 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 374.63 and 216.14 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 374.63 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/374.63 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 374.63 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 80,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,969.57/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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