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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.55, 407.13 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.55, 407.13 and 243.81 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.55 : 407.13 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.55/407.13 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.55x = 407.13 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.55x = 99,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,261.45/271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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