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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.92 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.92 and 211.56 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.92 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.92 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.92 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 86,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,299.56/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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