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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 372.64 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 372.64 and 242.20 is: 332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 372.64 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/372.64 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 372.64 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 90,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,253.41/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.60

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