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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 407.23 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 407.23 and 237.26 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 407.23 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/407.23 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 407.23 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 96,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,619.81/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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