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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 423 and 271.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 423 and 271.57 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 423 = 271.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/423 = 271.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 423 × 271.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 114,874.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,874.11/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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