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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 374.81 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 374.81 and 216.56 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 374.81 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/374.81 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 374.81 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 81,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,168.46/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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