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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.81, 418.07 and 271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.81, 418.07 and 271.67 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.81 : 418.07 = 271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.81/418.07 = 271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.81x = 418.07 × 271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.81x = 113,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,575.72/302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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