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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 407.12 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 407.12 and 235.36 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 407.12 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/407.12 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 407.12 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 95,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,819.76/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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