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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 404.82 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 404.82 and 236.52 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 404.82 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/404.82 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 404.82 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 95,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,748.03/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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