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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 375.01 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 375.01 and 236.89 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 375.01 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/375.01 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 375.01 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 88,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,836.12/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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