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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 404.44 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 404.44 and 243.63 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 404.44 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/404.44 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 404.44 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 98,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,533.11/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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