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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 374.33 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 374.33 and 256.11 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 374.33 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/374.33 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 374.33 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 95,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,871.36/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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