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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 408.81 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 408.81 and 218.18 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 408.81 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/408.81 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 408.81 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 89,192.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,192.12/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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