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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.61, 375 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.61, 375 and 242.45 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.61 : 375 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.61/375 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.61x = 375 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.61x = 90,918.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,918.75/271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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