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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.06, 418.41 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.06, 418.41 and 271.92 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.06 : 418.41 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.06/418.41 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.06x = 418.41 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.06x = 113,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,774.05/303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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