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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 419.22 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 419.22 and 271.68 is: 374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 419.22 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/419.22 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 419.22 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 113,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,893.69/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.11

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