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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 414.64 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 414.64 and 271.22 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 414.64 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/414.64 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 414.64 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 112,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,458.66/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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