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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 421.20 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 421.20 and 271.98 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 421.20 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/421.20 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 421.20 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 114,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,557.98/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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