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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 408.03 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 408.03 and 233.62 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 408.03 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/408.03 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 408.03 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 95,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,323.97/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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