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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.78 and 271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.78 and 271.16 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.78 = 271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.78 = 271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.78 × 271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 112,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,742.90/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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