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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 406.01 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 406.01 and 244.01 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 406.01 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/406.01 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 406.01 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 99,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,072.13/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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