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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 405.46 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 405.46 and 248.03 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 405.46 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/405.46 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 405.46 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 100,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,564.65/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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