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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.88, 407.90 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.88, 407.90 and 233.72 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 407.90 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/407.90 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 407.90 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 95,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,334.39/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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