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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 460.86 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 460.86 and 271.24 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 460.86 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/460.86 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 460.86 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 125,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,003.67/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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