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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 407.92 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 407.92 and 244.50 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 407.92 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/407.92 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 407.92 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 99,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,736.44/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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