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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.39 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.39 and 242.82 is: 364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.39 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.39 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.39 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 98,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,922.44/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.31

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