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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 375.47 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 375.47 and 236.98 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 375.47 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/375.47 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 375.47 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 88,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,978.88/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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