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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 406.05 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 406.05 and 246.86 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 406.05 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/406.05 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 406.05 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 100,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,237.50/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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