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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 405.80 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 405.80 and 232.74 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 405.80 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/405.80 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 405.80 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 94,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,445.89/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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