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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 424 and 271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 424 and 271.03 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 424 = 271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/424 = 271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 424 × 271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 114,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,916.72/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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