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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 374.16 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 374.16 and 255.84 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 374.16 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/374.16 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 374.16 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 95,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,725.09/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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