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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 407.96 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 407.96 and 239.50 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 407.96 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/407.96 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 407.96 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 97,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,706.42/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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