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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 408.28 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 408.28 and 203.16 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 408.28 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/408.28 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 408.28 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 82,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,946.16/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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