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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 407.13 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 407.13 and 244 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 407.13 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/407.13 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 407.13 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 99,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,339.72/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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