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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 374.61 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 374.61 and 235.17 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 374.61 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/374.61 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 374.61 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 88,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,097.03/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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