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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.31, 373.29 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.31, 373.29 and 238.51 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.31 : 373.29 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.31/373.29 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.31x = 373.29 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.31x = 89,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,031.53/271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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