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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 406.71 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 406.71 and 244.44 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 406.71 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/406.71 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 406.71 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 99,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,416.19/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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