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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.93, 375.26 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.93, 375.26 and 232.54 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.93 : 375.26 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.93/375.26 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.93x = 375.26 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.93x = 87,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,263.78/271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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