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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 453.61 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 453.61 and 271 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 453.61 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/453.61 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 453.61 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 122,928.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928.31/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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