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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 416.49 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 416.49 and 271.88 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 416.49 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/416.49 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 416.49 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 113,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,235.30/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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