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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 404.44 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 404.44 and 238.88 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 404.44 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/404.44 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 404.44 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 96,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,612.63/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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