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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 393.48 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 393.48 and 271.20 is: 374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 393.48 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/393.48 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 393.48 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 106,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,711.78/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.11

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