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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 406.32 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 406.32 and 265.21 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 406.32 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/406.32 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 406.32 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 107,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,758.12/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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