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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 406.80 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 406.80 and 247.36 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 406.80 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/406.80 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 406.80 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 100,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,626.05/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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