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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 406.29 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 406.29 and 231.37 is: 346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 406.29 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/406.29 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 406.29 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 94,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,003.32/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.26

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