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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 406.84 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 406.84 and 241.88 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 406.84 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/406.84 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 406.84 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 98,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,406.46/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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