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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 451.25 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 451.25 and 271.18 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 451.25 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/451.25 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 451.25 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 122,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,366.36/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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