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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 374.60 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 374.60 and 238.90 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 374.60 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/374.60 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 374.60 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 89,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,491.94/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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