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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 405.26 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 405.26 and 235.40 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 405.26 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/405.26 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 405.26 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 95,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,398.20/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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