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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 407.28 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 407.28 and 203.44 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 407.28 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/407.28 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 407.28 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 82,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,857.04/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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