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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.04 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.04 and 242.88 is: 363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.04 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.04 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.04 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 98,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,861.88/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.89

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