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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 375.36 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 375.36 and 216.96 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 375.36 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/375.36 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 375.36 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 81,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,438.11/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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