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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 406.78 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 406.78 and 202.48 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 406.78 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/406.78 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 406.78 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 82,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,364.81/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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