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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.47, 405.47 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.47, 405.47 and 235.02 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.47 : 405.47 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.47/405.47 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.47x = 405.47 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.47x = 95,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,292.38/271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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