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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 374.67 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 374.67 and 240.90 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 374.67 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/374.67 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 374.67 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 90,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,258.00/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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