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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 407.43 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 407.43 and 213.93 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 407.43 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/407.43 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 407.43 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 87,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,161.50/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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