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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 373.65 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 373.65 and 218.60 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 373.65 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/373.65 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 373.65 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 81,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,679.89/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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