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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 406.08 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 406.08 and 238.73 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 406.08 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/406.08 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 406.08 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 96,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,943.48/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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