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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 459.20 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 459.20 and 271.60 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 459.20 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/459.20 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 459.20 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 124,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,718.72/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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