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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.64, 374.24 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.64, 374.24 and 216.28 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.64 : 374.24 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.64/374.24 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.64x = 374.24 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.64x = 80,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,940.63/271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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