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