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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 406.60 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 406.60 and 231.28 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 406.60 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/406.60 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 406.60 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 94,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,038.45/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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