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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 374.78 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 374.78 and 236.48 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 374.78 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/374.78 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 374.78 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 88,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,626.79/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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