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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 404.31 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 404.31 and 262.23 is: 390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 404.31 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/404.31 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 404.31 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 106,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,022.21/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.89

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