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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 406.89 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 406.89 and 220.02 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 406.89 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/406.89 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 406.89 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 89,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,523.94/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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