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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 407.52 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 407.52 and 211.23 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 407.52 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/407.52 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 407.52 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 86,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,080.45/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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