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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 405.04 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 405.04 and 234.73 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 405.04 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/405.04 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 405.04 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 95,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,075.04/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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