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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 404.36 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 404.36 and 246.64 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 404.36 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/404.36 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 404.36 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 99,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,731.35/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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