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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.18, 492.30 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.18, 492.30 and 271.86 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.18 : 492.30 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.18/492.30 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.18x = 492.30 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.18x = 133,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,836.68/357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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