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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 406.23 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 406.23 and 236.50 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 406.23 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/406.23 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 406.23 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 96,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,073.40/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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