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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 373.97 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 373.97 and 231.87 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 373.97 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/373.97 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 373.97 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 86,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,713.00/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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