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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 406.83 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 406.83 and 217.94 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 406.83 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/406.83 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 406.83 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 88,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,664.53/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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