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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 458.21 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 458.21 and 271.23 is: 406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 458.21 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/458.21 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 458.21 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 124,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,280.30/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.97

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