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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 406.96 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 406.96 and 235.71 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 406.96 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/406.96 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 406.96 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 95,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,923.95/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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