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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.85, 407.16 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.85, 407.16 and 244.53 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.85 : 407.16 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.85/407.16 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.85x = 407.16 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.85x = 99,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,562.83/271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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