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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 422.05 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 422.05 and 271.09 is: 373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 422.05 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/422.05 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 422.05 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 114,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,413.53/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.86

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