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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 373.18 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 373.18 and 243.32 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 373.18 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/373.18 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 373.18 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 90,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,802.16/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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