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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 451.04 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 451.04 and 271.96 is: 407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 451.04 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/451.04 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 451.04 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 122,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,665.52/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.28

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