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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.88, 374.82 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.88, 374.82 and 232.37 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 374.82 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/374.82 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 374.82 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 87,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,095.58/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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