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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 406.59 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 406.59 and 155.31 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 406.59 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/406.59 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 406.59 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 63,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,147.49/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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