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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 418.12 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 418.12 and 271.76 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 418.12 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/418.12 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 418.12 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 113,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,628.29/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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