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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.96, 407.52 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.96, 407.52 and 217.84 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.96 : 407.52 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.96/407.52 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.96x = 407.52 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.96x = 88,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,774.16/271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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