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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.58 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.58 and 210.18 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.58 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.58 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.58 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 85,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,665.16/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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