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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.66, 374.47 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.66, 374.47 and 216.31 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.66 : 374.47 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.66/374.47 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.66x = 374.47 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.66x = 81,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,000.13/271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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