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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 406.01 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 406.01 and 244.35 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 406.01 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/406.01 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 406.01 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 99,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,209.15/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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