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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 411.45 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 411.45 and 271.08 is: 371.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 411.45 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/411.45 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 411.45 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 111,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,534.85/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.49

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