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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 373.94 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 373.94 and 234.59 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 373.94 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/373.94 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 373.94 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 87,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,721.41/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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