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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 450.32 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 450.32 and 271.40 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 450.32 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/450.32 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 450.32 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 122,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,216.85/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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